Finally, redmark lands a magazine cover

Cover photo of August 2007 issue of ArtPetron Folio magazine features Punta de Santiago lighthouse in Calatagan, Batangas.

ArtPetron Folio is a quarterly art and culture publication of Petron Corporation for the youth.

www.artpetron.com

Starfish kids

I was pretty eager to see the fabled lighthouse of Calatagan one fine summer day when my friend and I decided to make a detour to this little known piece of paradise.

I've only been to the beaches of Puerto Galera (the water is itchy in "White Beach" area), Dagupan and San Fabian in Pangasian and Isla Pulo in Navotas. But seeing the uncommercialized beauty of this strip made me feel the most blessed neophyte beachcomber.

There were barely any modern facilities around. A hammock or a papag under the tree will do to be smitten by Balitoc. Feel free to play around and forget that you're a 24-year old.

Vintage Sarao Jeepney

Calatagan, Batangas, April 2007